Play Space Features: Very Shady

Lots of shade -- a good option for a sunny day.

McDonald’s Playplace (22207)
4834 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207
The only McDonalds with a play area in Arlington. Not as clean as you'd like, but not as disgusting as I remembered. 3/5 stars. Posted: 10/28/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Private Property, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
National Children’s Museum Launch Zone (National Harbor, MD)
112 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745
A really fun interactive space that facilities learning through play for all ages. The Launch Zone is free, but there is no free parking in National Harbor. Posted: 8/31/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Very Shady, National Harbor, Free, Indoor Play Area.
Nina Park (22202)
800 24th St. S. Arlington, VA 22202
Small, shady, enclosed neighborhood playground. Good for toddlers. No bathroom, no water. 3/5 stars Posted: 5/04/12
Tags: Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Boat Themed, Fully Enclosed, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Very Shady, White Sand, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Oak Grove Park (22207)
1606 North Quincy Street Arlington, VA 22207
This park leaves a lot to be desired. Shade is it's biggest selling point, but the lack of amenities is disappointing. It's okay if you want to stop for a picnic lunch or run around in the field, otherwise, I'd skip it. 1/5 stars. Posted: 7/30/10
Tags: Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 3-5, Mulch Surface, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Play N’ Learn’s Free Play Days (Chantilly, VA)
4102 Pepsi Place Chantilly, VA 20151 703-502-1864
Play N' Learn is a play equipment showroom that opens it's floor twice a week to the public for free play. It can get crowded and crazy, but the kids love it. 4/5 stars Posted: 2/03/12
Tags: Ages 3-5, Carpet over Concrete, Fully Enclosed, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Trampoline, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Chantilly, Virginia, Free, Indoor Play Area.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD
35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Wonderful interactive children museum for toddlers to tweens. Plan to pay for parking. If bringing multiple children, having multiple adults is recommended. Posted: 3/15/13
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Water Feature, Baltimore, Maryland, Entrace Fee, Indoor Play Area.
Potomac Mills Mall Play Area (Woodbridge, VA)
2700 Potomac Mills Circle Woodbridge, VA 22192
Indoor play area suited to younger children. 3/5 stars Posted: 10/12/12
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Soft Rubber Surface, Very Shady, Virginia, Woodbridge, Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
Potomac Overlook Playground (22207)
2845 N. Marcey Road Arlington, VA 22207
Nice shady playground with bathroom on site. Adjacent to large park with trails and nature center 4/5 stars. Posted: 6/22/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Slide(s), Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Rebounderz (Sterling, VA)
22400 Davis Drive Sterling, VA 20164 703-433-5867
Really fun, really expensive, indoor trampoline play area. 4/5 stars. Posted: 11/18/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Arcade, Trampoline, Very Shady, Sterling, Virginia, Entrace Fee, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
Roberts Park (Falls Church, VA)
Lynn Place and Randolph Street Falls Church, VA 22046
Very nice neighborhood park. Good shade, fenced, no bathroom on site. 4/5 stars Posted: 10/19/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Tether Ball, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fire Truck Themed, Fully Enclosed, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, Very Shady, Falls Church, Free, Playground.